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How long will my ears stay swollen?

Asked by jennjennbaby about 1 year ago, 6 answers.

I gauged my ears last night, and I jumped from a 12g to a 6g. I was just curious if anyone knew how long they would be swollen or if they even should be! lol. And how long they're going to stay tender. thanks guys! Enjoy the rest of the evening. happy

Answered by editor on Sep 02, 2008, 09:56AM
8965 answers

Eek probably awhile. You should only do 1 or 2 gauges (at the most) at a time. By stretching gradually, you'll be certain not to rip any of the area, and have less chance of infection. I'd say it'll be like that for a few days, at least...

From a gauging site:
It's important to change your gauge gradually, allowing ample healing time between sizes. If you move too fast, you might damage your skin enough to create scar tissue. Scars make your ear look as if it is cracking around the hole and also makes it very difficult to change gauge.

Answered by sapphire_c2516 on Sep 02, 2008, 10:43AM
46 answers

im sorry but gauging is so not my thing ! I dont think its attractive to guys and eew what does it look like when its out! I'd stop before the whole gets to big if I were you ..you might regret it later and dont think that I dont like peircings I have plenty . but its your style so do what you want.

Answered by hippiepeaceprincess on Sep 02, 2008, 12:47PM
514 answers

personally I love gauges.
and they will hurt for awhile make sure to keep them clean and take an ibuprofin or something for the swelling and pain =]

Answered by monkhead33 on Apr 25, 2009, 06:53PM
3 answers

Wow you skipped a lot, that's crazy. Since you skipped so much, your ears will be swollen for a pretty long time lol. I just went from 2gs to 0gs today and they've been hurting for hours. Mine will probably be swollen for a week, but yours will be swollen for awhile since you skipped so much

Answered by nikkki on Jul 20, 2009, 12:21PM
6 answers

I have gauged many times so they will be tender for 2 or 3 days and they might swell for a week. if you did it right it will go down in 3 or 4 days. I hope I was a ble to help.

Answered by fms55 on Oct 25, 2009, 05:08PM

You aren't supposed to skip, I mean, I skipped to a 16 when I first started, but skipping from 12's to 6's is not a good idea...skipping two sizes can damage your ear and make it harder to stretch in the future. Besides if you were meant to go from a 12's to 6's they wouldn't have made 8's. Just saying.

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